I’m hosting a Veterans Roundtable meeting on October 27 in Dupo (American Legion Post 485) to meet with veterans from the 114th district to discuss policy issues that legislators must…

VETO SESSION Veto Session is wrapped up for this week in Springfield. Not much of anything was accomplished, other than blaming President Trump for Illinois’ problems. We must find better…

The Annual Veterans Dental Care Day by SIU School of Dental Medicine is on November 13, 2025 with appointment registration beginning October 15, 2025. Free Exams, X-Rays, Cleanings, Fillings & Extractions. You…

Illinois electricity customers were hit with sticker shock this summer when an extended stretch of 90–100-degree heat and high humidity drove up energy demand and strained the grid. Illinois’ electricity…

Initially a day to remember when the explorer Christopher Columbus landed in the New World on October 12, 1492, the Columbus Day holiday has since evolved into celebrating Italian-American heritage….

City of Cahokia Heights The City of Cahokia Heights will complete more than 80 repair and replacement projects to sewer lines and lift stations by the end of 2026, and…

Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9. This free event gives his…

Last week, I was ‘Principal for the Day’ at Wirth/Parks Middle School in Cahokia! It was great to interact with the kids and have Q&A throughout several classrooms. This opportunity…

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have created an environment where law-abiding families are left vulnerable, and violent offenders slip through the cracks. Time and again, dangerous individuals who should never have…

I’m inviting veterans in the 114th District to join my Veterans’ Advisory Council. I want to hear about challenges and issues that impact our veterans and their families so we…